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The idea is that service providers that provide gigabit internet benefit, as an incentive to build out gigabit internet. So Comcast offers gigabit internet (act
by finnn 11y ago
The idea is that service providers that provide gigabit internet benefit, as an incentive to build out gigabit internet. So Comcast offers gigabit internet (actually 2 gbps) at an outrageous price, just so they can qualify for the tax break. While the article says it's meant for Google Fiber, it is clearly for any provider who wants to start providing fast internet to people. This would all be fine if the tax break was for companies providing gigabit internet for under a certain price.
- omarforgotpwd 11y agoWould the law really be better if the government set a certain price? Sounds like a lot of hassle to determine what a "fair" price is and keep it updated over time. The price for gigabit will certainly go down over time.